WPS VB Editor on Windows: Introduction

WPS VB Editor is the VBA code editing feature in WPS Presentation; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limit	None specified	The current feature description does not list a version threshold

About This Feature

Overview

The VB Editor in WPS Presentation is used to write and edit VBA code. It can be used to create custom macros, modules, and user forms so you can automate repeated tasks in presentation files.

Core capabilities include:

Opening the VB Editor window to enter the VBA editing environment.
Using a keyboard shortcut to open the editor more quickly.
Creating macros, modules, and user forms inside the editor for presentation automation.

This feature is useful for users who want to automate repeated presentation work, maintain existing VBA code, or build reusable scripting workflows in WPS Office on Windows.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required to open and use the local VB Editor
Other	You need to open WPS Presentation files and access the related developer entry points

Source: WPS Office for Windows

Download & Installation

Before using the VB Editor, install WPS Office on your Windows device.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open WPS Presentation, open any presentation file, and check whether the Tools and developer-related entries are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Presentation, the VB Editor lets you write and edit VBA code and create macros, modules, and user forms.	Microsoft Office provides a Visual Basic Editor in desktop apps such as PowerPoint, and Microsoft states that VBA can record, create, and edit macros in Office applications.	Google Workspace mainly uses Apps Script to automate and extend Workspace with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript rather than a built-in VBA editor.	Notion uses buttons and database automations to trigger workflow actions such as editing properties, opening pages, and sending notifications, rather than providing a VBA editor.	Adobe Acrobat uses guided actions and JavaScript for document workflows and batch processing, with a focus on PDF automation rather than presentation VBA editing.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The editor is tied directly to the WPS Presentation workflow. Distinct: It fits users who want a VBA-style editing environment inside presentation work.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft has a broader VBA ecosystem, but its workflow is centered on desktop Office developer tools rather than WPS Presentation.	Compared with WPS: Google focuses on cloud scripting and Workspace extensions, so it is not aimed at users who need a VBA editor interface in presentation software.	Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to lightweight workspace automation and database actions, not presentation-focused VBA coding.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF actions and JavaScript-based document processing instead of presentation-oriented VBA editing.
Official Source	—	Visual Basic Editor help	Apps Script product page	Database buttons	Guided actions in Acrobat Pro

Overall Conclusion: If your main task is writing or maintaining VBA code inside presentation files, WPS VB Editor is closer to that desktop automation workflow. If your work is centered on cloud scripting, workspace automation, or PDF batch processing, the other products are better aligned with those scenarios.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main pain point	How VB Editor helps
1	Automating repeated presentation tasks	Presentation creators	Repeating the same object or slide operations takes time	Write VBA macros in the VB Editor to automate the workflow
2	Maintaining existing macro code	Users with VBA experience	Existing scripts need to be reviewed or updated	Open the editor and modify module code directly
3	Entering the development environment quickly	Frequent developer-tool users	Opening the editor through menus can be slower	Use Alt+F11 to open the editor directly
4	Creating reusable automation modules	Users extending presentation workflows	Manual steps are hard to reuse consistently	Create a module and write procedure code in the editor
5	Building user input forms	Advanced automation users	More flexible interaction is needed	Create user forms in the editor and connect them to macros

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
VB Editor entry	✅ Available	✅ Available
Writing and editing VBA code	✅ Available	✅ Available
Creating macros, modules, and user forms	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF and some extended features	Available within the free product scope	Some advanced capabilities are typically included in paid plans

Source: Why do I need to pay for WPS Office? ; WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need to open and use the VB Editor	Free	The current feature description shows no membership restriction for this feature
You also need more advanced office or PDF capabilities	WPS Premium	Suitable for users who want broader advanced features and related benefits

WPS membership page: Subscribe now

Source: WPS Office pricing page